Oregon Layoffs — June 2016
Employers in Oregon recorded 2 WARN Act notices in June 2016, covering approximately 78 workers — marking a decline from May. The average filing covered 39 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 1 | 67 |
| Retail | 1 | 11 |
The Education sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 67 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Retail reported 11 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas | 1 | 67 |
| Josephine | 1 | 11 |
Douglas was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 86% of all affected workers with 67 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Roseburg | 1 | 67 |
| Grants Pass | 1 | 11 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 67 |
The high proportion of closures (86% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Oregon's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham School Services | Roseburg | 67 | Closure | |
| WinCo Foods | Grants Pass | 11 |
Leading the list was Durham School Services at its Roseburg facility, reporting 67 affected workers. WinCo Foods followed with 11 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Oregon's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Education sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Oregon. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Oregon WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.